Is it always necessary to be sober and drink pineapple juice for an MRI?

Yes, for a gynaecological cancer MRI scan, it is always necessary to drink pineapple juice and be sober, even if this is not always mentioned on your appointment letter. You should remain sober 3 hours before the start of the scan. Two hours before the start of the scan, you should start drinking 1 litre of pineapple juice to ensure sufficient contrast in your intestines. You can collect a bottle of pineapple juice from the radiology department (yellow street, gate 2, floor 0). This can be done either on the day of your appointment, in which case you must be present 3 hours in advance, or in advance, in which case you can start drinking at home and must be present 45 minutes in advance. You can also buy a bottle of pineapple juice yourself in any shop, in which case you can also start drinking at home and must be present 45 minutes in advance.